Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date 20 November 2018 Previous inspection date 24 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for all children. A wide selection of high-quality resources are available for children to independently choose from. n The childminder maintains effective partnerships with parents to share information about their child's routine and activities on a daily basis. Parents' feedback about the childminder's service is very positive. n The childminder and her assistants demonstrate a supportive and consistent approach to using positive strategies for behaviour management. Children are learning to take turns and share toys and resources. This helps children develop an understanding of respect and tolerance for others. n The childminder is effective in her supervision of children. She completes comprehensive risk assessments to help her identify potential hazards to ensure the environment is safe. n The childminder supports children's understanding of mathematics well skilfully adding

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The provision is good

this to their daily routines and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not yet established highly successful ways to share information with the other early years settings that children attend. n The childminder sometimes does not adapt activities as well as possible to involve younger children fully.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n extend the existing partnerships with other settings the children attend to promote a more collaborative approach to children's learning n review the organisation of some activities to reflect more fully the abilities of the younger children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She jointly evaluated the quality of assistants and their teaching, with the childminder. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children present. She spoke with the children and assistants at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she and her assistants regularly attend child protection training. They all complete online research to keep up to date with any wider safeguarding issues. The childminder knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Regular evaluation of her own practice and that of her assistants is effectively carried out, together with effective supervision sessions for assistants. The childminder seeks the views of parents to help her identify strengths and areas for development in her drive for improvement. She monitors comprehensively the progress made by the children. The childminder quickly identifies any gaps in the children's learning and supports them well in order for them to catch up with their peers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, they spend time at the interesting autumn table exploring the leaves, conkers and fir cones as they feel the different textures. Younger children enjoy playing imaginatively and act out from their own experiences. After being outdoors to use the slide, children find figures and place these on top of the pretend toy slide and allow them to whoosh down. The childminder and her assistants effectively encourage children's love of books and stories. They read to the children, sharing the pictures and images in the book. Adults asks the children questions to encourage and support their thinking. Children are given time to formulate their own responses and share their ideas. This supports their developing speech and language from a very young age.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents prior to their child starting. This helps to ensure that children's needs are identified and met effectively. Children enjoy regular local walks, and visits to local venues. They learn about their local area and the community in which they live as they develop their understanding about people. Children enjoy taking part in routine tasks. They help and work with each other at tidy up time, putting away toys and equipment. Older children take on special helper roles at snack and meal times. They help prepare the table, putting out plates and cups for the other children. The childminder supports children to be independent, which helps to equip them well for their future learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in learning in relation to their starting points. They are confident and show an eagerness to learn. Children enjoy exploring. They excitedly rush to play with the coloured rice. Children use various tools to fill, scoop and empty the containers. They develop good language skills and have a clear awareness of their own feelings and emotions. Children confidently discuss and identify the emotion images with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293368 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10071216 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 24 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6 and works with three part-time assistants. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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